Decision Maker: Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: May 15, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval for the submission of a Full Business Case (FBC) to the West of England Combined Authority (MCA) for the City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) funding and subject to approval, to accept and invest the funding to deliver the City Centre Transport Corridor – Bond Street improvements.

Content: That the Committee for Transport and Connectivity: 1.        Approved submission of the Bond St Full Business Case for approval at West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) 2.        Authorised the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration in consultation with Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee and Section 151 officer, subject to approval of the Full Business Case by the MCA to a.        Take all steps required to accept and invest the CRSTS funding amount as set out in this report and appendices b.       Procure and award all necessary contracts for this project (including any over £500k), in line with the maximum budget envelope outlined in this report